Marilyn J. Hageman

Marilyn J. Hageman, age 92, of Rosendale, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Barrett House in Ripon.

Marilyn was born and raised in Oshkosh, WI on November 9, 1932, daughter of Carl and Grace (Soper) Andresen. She was the youngest of four children, and her father died when she was two. Marilyn graduated from Oshkosh High School. She met Oscar Hageman square dancing, and in 1953 they married at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. Together they adopted two children, Duane in 1961 and Tammy in 1962. In 1965 Marilyn began working for the National Forensics League in Ripon, WI, starting out as a receptionist and working her way up to office manager and winning a National Forensic Hall of Fame award. She retired in 1996.

Marilyn and Oscar loved traveling with their Coachman camping group, often including their grandchildren; enjoyed trips with Oscar to Germany; and always had a German Shepherd to love and care for. She was a devoted member of Our Saviour’s United Church of Christ in Ripon, singing in the choir, teaching Sunday School, and was involved with Pairs & Spares. Marilyn played piano, loved cross-word puzzles and Sudoko, reading, and was a master canner after watching her mother growing up. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren meant the world to her, and she cherished every moment with them.

Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Tammy (Tom) Widlake; two grandchildren, Clinton (Stephanie) Widlake and Melissa (fiancé, Keith Kastein) Widlake; six great-grandchildren, Hazel, Lilly, Henry, Nathan, Josie, and Alden; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Grace Andresen; husband of 56 years, Oscar Hageman; a son, Duane Hageman; three brothers, Ralph (Lorraine) Andresen, Raymond Andresen, and an infant brother; a sister, Mildred (Ralph) Barnett; several nieces and nephews; and two beloved German Shepherds, Molly and Penny.

Visitation for Marilyn will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Our Saviour’s United Church of Christ, 343 Scott St., Ripon, WI 54971.

Memorial service for Marilyn will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Our Saviour’s United Church of Christ in Ripon, with Rev. Dr. Kevin P. Mundell officiating. You may view a livestream of the service at 11:00 am by visiting www.ButzinMarchant.com. Inurnment will follow at Dartford Cemetery, Green Lake, WI. Memorials in her name may be directed to the Our Saviour’s UCC Church Choir, 343 Scott St., Ripon, WI 54971.

Marilyn’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staff of Barrett House in Ripon for their care of Marilyn.